hawk

• Ein Greifvogel mit scharfem Sehvermögen und jagdlichen Fähigkeiten; auch eine Person, die eine aggressive oder kriegerische Politik befürwortet.

A noun referring to a type of bird of prey, known for its keen eyesight and hunting abilities, or a person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies.

1. A2formal

   A diurnal bird of prey with broad wings and a strong hooked beak, known for its keen eyesight and hunting ability.

   Greifvogel

   • A hawk circled high above the field looking for prey.
   • The hawk swooped down and caught a mouse.
   • Hawks are often seen perched on telephone poles.

   Synonymebird of preyfalconraptor

2. Political hawkB2formal

   A person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies, especially in foreign affairs.

   Falke

   • The senator is known as a hawk on defense spending.
   • Hawks in the government pushed for military intervention.
   • The debate between hawks and doves intensified.

   Synonymejingomilitaristwarmonger

   Antonymedove

• Verb, das das aggressive Anpreisen oder Verkaufen von Waren an öffentlichen Orten bezeichnet oder das laute Räuspern und Hochziehen von Schleim aus dem Hals.

A verb used to indicate the act of selling goods aggressively in public places, or to clear the throat noisily.

1. Sell goods aggressivelyB2informal

   To offer goods for sale in a pushy or aggressive manner, often in public places.

   Aufdringlich verkaufen

   • Street vendors hawk their wares to passing tourists.
   • He was hawking tickets outside the stadium.
   • They hawk handmade jewelry at the local market.

   Synonymehucksterpeddlepitchtoutvend

2. Clear the throatB2informal

   To forcefully expel phlegm or mucus from the throat.

   Sich räuspern

   • He hawked loudly and spat into the gutter.
   • The old man hawked to clear his throat before speaking.
   • She hawked and coughed throughout the cold.

   Synonymecough upexpectoratehockspit